Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Wiesbaden, Germany
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.92) | €7 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (€2.70) | €3.88 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (€1.51) | €0.92 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.64) | €3.49 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (€3.79) | €4.14 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (€3.80) | €3.98 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (€4.78) | €2.54 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (€2.50) | €1.09 | + 129% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (€1.52) | €1.62 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.37 (€1.14) | €2.01 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (€1.68) | €1.20 | + 39% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,506 (€1,250) | €1,439 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $942 (€782) | €900 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (€128) | €400 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (€624) | €1,075 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (€437) | €650 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€102) | €250 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €22 | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | $359 (€298) | €500 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€81) | €60 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.13) | €5.00 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 32% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €105 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€41) | €45 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €112 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (€75) | €118 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 44% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (€21,046) | €17,333 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.63) | €1.35 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (€27) | €71 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 14% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.29) | €2.50 | + 112% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€10) | €3.00 | + 245% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (€32) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (€4.85) | €5.00 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (€2.52) | €2.97 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.48) | €2.85 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (€2.49) | €1.96 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (€1.92) | €2.90 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€19) | €25 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 23% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (€13) | €19 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (€50) | €142 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (€58) | €61 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (€2.69) | €3.96 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (€2.36) | €3.72 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (€383) | €500 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€31) | €48 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,900 in Wiesbaden you would need to make just about €2,909 ($3,504) in San Juan.
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